The content of this site is curated for and provided by elder abuse stakeholders from across Canada. We offerA national platform for knowledge dissemination; a way to connect and collaborate with your peers and with experts; an overview of available resources, research and promising projects; a source of information for concerned individuals

The Network helps to create opportunities for our members and their member shelters to come together, exchange ideas, learn from one another and share resources. Through coordinated working groups, events, virtual work spaces, research, publications and more, we help to connect knowledgeable and dedicated individuals from coast to coast to coast. Exciting new ideas are born, best practices are promoted and transferred and those who work in our challenging field feel more connected and more supported. All of this helps to ensure the women and children who turn to shelters and transition houses receive the most effective and compassionate support possible.

Survivors of homicide victims go through the worst grief they will probably ever experience and are constantly being re-victimized by the inevitable bureaucracy that follows a murder, which compounds their trauma. CPOMC's mission is to fill the gap that exists after the judicial process is finished. There are some wonderful and extremely dedicated groups in Canada that provide support to survivors within their own province, or city, but nothing existed on a national level until CPOMC was created.

CPOMC has developed a number of initiatives whereby the existing GAP can be reduced by connecting all survivors across Canada as well as those individuals and organizations working on behalf of survivors of murder victims. Current CPOMC initiatives include monthly support meetings as well as public awareness and education materials

Since 1993, the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) has been a leader in advocacy for victims and survivors of serious crime in Canada. We are a federal Not-for-Profit Corporation located in Ottawa, Ontario and bilingual services are available. All services are free of charge and confidential. We provide services to meet the diverse needs of all people regardless of race, colour, religion, place of origin, income level, marital status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. We assist victims and survivors by: Helping them obtain needed services and resources; Assisting them in their dealings with post-trial agencies such as Correctional Service of Canada and the Parole Board of Canada; financial benefits/compensation programs; provincial Review Boards etc.; and Offering long-term emotional support. We also: advocate for victims’ rights by presenting the interests and perspectives of victims of crime to Government, at all levels; and Provide resource materials to crime victims and service providers in Canada, including a monthly newsletter.

The Central Okanagan RCMP Victim Services has been in operation since 1989. The main office is located in the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 350 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC; however Victim Services personnel are able to meet with clients in offices located in the Lake Country and West Kelowna RCMP Detachment(s) and associated community policing offices. The service area covers communities from Peachland to Oyama including the City of Kelowna, District of West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, the electoral areas, and Westbank First Nation. The program is jointly funded by the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the Ministry of Justice, Westbank First Nation, and is supported by the Kelowna RCMP. You may obtain assistance including: Emotional Support, Practical Assistance, status of the police file, Criminal Justice System, Court Support including court orientation and accompaniment, Assistance with official forms, Crime Victims Assistance Program (if eligible), Victim Impact Statements, Information on safety planning including home security and personal safety, Referral to other agencies and services, Crisis intervention

CAVAC in Quebec City and Chaudière-Appalaches regions assists victims of and those who may have witnessed robbery and violent crime to surmount the resultant physical, psychological and social consequences. CAVAC can also assist you in the steps toward obtaining compensation for losses suffered.

The Information and Referral Centre is an autonomous and bilingual non profit organization which offers free information on community resources of the Greater Montréal in terms of social security, social services, community services, government services, health, employment, welfare, and recreation. The Centre also operates a Referral Helpline for Seniors.

Disclaimer: Welcome to our Find Help listing of services that provide help for victims of crime. This listing represents only a subset of the many services and supports available to Canadians across Canada and we hope it is helpful for users of the Victim Justice Network site. For a more comprehensive listing of services helping victims through all stages of their needs, we do encourage you to avail yourselves of your local 211 phone or online services or, alternatively, of your regional community services listings most of which are included in this site under Information and Referral. The services listed on this site are based on the most recent information available on those services' individual websites in mid-2015. We will endeavour to review these annually for accuracy and any changes or discontinuation of service.